Tuesday, 15 January 2013

Ramen is one of those dishes I assumed was Not For Me, because it seemed to be a big steaming bowl of meat. A little investigation, however, revealed that ramen is the punk offspring of classical Japanese cuisine. Experimentation and playing around is positively encouraged. So swapping pork or chicken for tofu? That's fine! Leaving out the hard-boiled egg because you can't be faffed to make it? No problem!

This is perfect for the increasingly cold winter evenings: a warming combination of carbohydrates and protein, with an umami hit and as much or little chilli as you like. Making it yourself is much cheaper than getting a takeaway or heading to your nearest Yo! Sushi for a bowl (who's going out in January anyway?).